Love Your Lunch: 5 Healthy Sandwich Recipes
17 Oct 2016
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Bored with the usual ham and cheese or PB&J? Look forward to eating your packed lunch again with these healthy, delicious, and unique sandwich recipes!
White Bean and Mozzarella Sandwich
The white beans add good-for-you fiber and make this lunch more filling than your average veggie sandwich.
Yields: 4 servings (serving size: 1 sandwich)
414 calories 4g fat
Meatball Parmesan Sub
Swapping turkey meatballs for beef is a great way to cut calories without sacrificing flavor — the secret is browning them in a pan first. Tip: These sandwiches are great made in advance. Just wrap the whole thing in aluminum foil and when you're ready to eat, reheat in a 350-degree oven until warm. Yields: 4 servings (serving size: 1 sandwich) 503 calories 17g fat
Greek Salad Pita Pocket
The perfect light lunch — make extra to eat as a side salad throughout the week.
Tip: Make this lunch more hearty by tossing in a handful of canned, drained chickpeas.
Yields: 4 servings (serving size: 2 pita halves)
286 calories
6g fat
Grilled Portobello and Goat Cheese Sandwich
Don't have exactly these exact vegetables in the fridge? No matter. This sandwich is great with the portobellos and virtually any other grill-friendly veggies you have on hand (try asparagus, green beans, or corn).
Yields: 4 sandwiches (serving size = 1 sandwich)
342 calories
8g fat
Flank Steak Sandwich with Creamy Blue Cheese Sauce
This decadent sandwich will become an instant favorite — and it's fancy enough for company.
Tip: These sandwiches are delicious right off the grill or at room temperature.
Yields: 4 servings (serving size: 1 sandwich)
479 calories
19g fat